Signs of cervical osteochondrosis in women

Osteochondrosis is a violation in the musculoskeletal system, because of which joints and intervertebral discs are destroyed. It can be of different severity and have different consequences. This disease is considered to be so widespread that some or other signs of cervical osteochondrosis are manifested in 75% of women at the age of thirty.

Causes of cervical osteochondrosis

There are several main reasons for the development of the disease:

• impaired metabolism;
• sedentary lifestyle, including work;
• poor nutrition.

The main risk factors are attributed to:

• hereditary predisposition;
• neck injury;
• supercooling;
• hormonal abnormalities;
• rheumatism .

Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis

The initial signs of cervical osteochondrosis include:

• pain in the back of the neck or shoulder, which increase with a slight load on the arm, coughing;
• unpleasant sensations and a crunch in the neck during head turns;
• tingling in the limbs;
• one of the signs in cervical osteochondrosis - headaches that begin at the back of the neck and give off in the temples;
• dizziness;
• constant fatigue and weakness.

In addition, there are several implicit symptoms that occur less frequently:

• noise in the ears ;
• deterioration of eyesight and hearing;
• pain in the region of the heart.

To accurately make a diagnosis, many recommend to make a tomography MR (magnetic resonance) cervical department - will find out the signs of osteochondrosis. This option is considered the most successful, which will help to accurately diagnose. At the same time, the whole procedure is quick and painless.

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis

There are several main areas of treatment, each of which will help with certain symptoms:

1. Manual therapy. The specialist with the help of the hands removes spasms in the muscles of the back and neck, restores the work of the joints.
2. Alitherapy. The specialist places the bees in the area where there is an increased inflow of blood. Bites of insects remove pain and inflammation, destroy bacteria and restore the work of the nervous system.
3. Hirudotherapy. It is another option for treating signs of cervical osteochondrosis in women. During the procedure Leeches are placed on problem sites and absorb clots of lymph and blood. In addition, they inject into the body hirudin, which accelerates the movement of fluid, which positively affects the blood vessels and the entire body as a whole.
4. Acupuncture. During the procedure, the specialist places the needles in the necessary points. Pain disappears, inflammation of the joints and vessels disappears.
5. Kinesiotherapy. A special gymnastics is performed with the patient, relieving pain, improving joints and accelerating metabolism.